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Professor Sarah Harper on how population change is remodelling societies.

The Life Scientific

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The Historical Shift in Retirement Age and the Impact of Population Change

This chapter discusses the historical shift in retirement age and the impact of population change on societies. It explores the factors that influenced retirement age, such as declining fertility rates, the entry of baby boomers into the labor market, and the push for earlier retirement. It also highlights the reversal of this trend in the 21st century.

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